Prepare against Gabor Merenyi
Hungary · World #76,287 classical · FIDE ID 716413
When preparing against Gabor Merenyi, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 31.1% over 45 games.
Our database contains 239 games by Gabor Merenyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Merenyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Merenyi before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,801 | 2,148 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,780 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 81 | 55 | 103 | 33.9% |
| As White | 121 | 44 | 29 | 48 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 118 | 37 | 26 | 55 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Merenyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Merenyi's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 94.2% | 47.4% |
| g3 | 5 | 4.1% | 80.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Merenyi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Merenyi usually continues Nc3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Merenyi usually continues Qe2 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 80.0% score
- …g6 (40% of these games) — Merenyi usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Merenyi usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Merenyi usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 98.1% | 50.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 79.6% | 39.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.2% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Gabor Merenyi's chess games
All 239 games by Gabor Merenyi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 81 wins, 55 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 45 | 14/15/16 | 31.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Csaba Horvath | 2,485 | 6th Cseppko Open | C56 |
| Mar 2018 | Nora Dr. Medvegy | 2,357 | chT-HUN 1718 | C41 |
| Aug 2005 | Tibor Leviczki | 2,349 | Tapolca Open | A25 |
| Nov 2011 | Gergely Kantor | 2,268 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | A40 |
| Jan 1993 | Ludwig Czech | 2,250 | Wiesbaden Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyongyos Open | 1996 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,078 |
| Wiesbaden Open | 1994 | 15 | 8 | 2,301 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,223 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,154 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,270 |
| Gyor Matrai Nyar Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Merenyi's chess games?
239 games by Gabor Merenyi, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Gabor Merenyi has played.
What does Gabor Merenyi play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Gabor Merenyi opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Merenyi answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Gabor Merenyi play as White?
As White, Gabor Merenyi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 31.1% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Merenyi play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Merenyi most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Gabor Merenyi's FIDE rating?
Gabor Merenyi is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Gabor Merenyi played?
Our database contains 239 games by Gabor Merenyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 55 draws, 103 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Merenyi?
239 games by Gabor Merenyi reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.